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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.58, 170.51 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.58, 170.51 and 73.81 is: 101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.58 : 170.51 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.58/170.51 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.58x = 170.51 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.58x = 12,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584.97/123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.84

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